Health Matters
Jul 12, 2021
4 minutes
COMPILED BY BECCI VALLIS.
THE MIDAS TOUCH
Massage therapy has long been used in Europe and Asia to improve physical and mental health, but in the UK it’s often holistic therapists who provide these complementary treatments.
A report published by British Beauty Council this year argues that if the NHS offered touch therapy and massage, it could save the UK £10.5bn annually and reduce sick days by 1.76 million.
Personal touch can have a huge impact on the mind and body. A simple massage creates oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine to reduce stress, promote feelings of happiness and help with pain relief, as well as lowering levels of cortisol – the
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